Having removed the front bonnet and wings and stored them, the engine and gearbox were easily removed, having disconnected the battery, electrical conections, fuel lines and gearlever selectors. Getting the driveshafts out and but keeping the front suspension located, was a fiddle, but worth the benefit of keeping a rolling shell.
The interior was removed in a couple of hours. Very little will be needed, just the dash to replace with the instruments. We spent a couple of hours removing the glass and doors to make access easier. We also removed the rear bumper and lights to free the loom. Most of the interior will end up on E-Bay as it's in really good condition.
With the exhaust system removed, the petrol tank was an easy removal as was the sun roof and any other interior furniture. The steering wheel was removed, but slotted on for ease of mobility. The suspension and brakes look good will be replaced with new or upgraded units in accordance with the Stock Hatch regulations. We are undecided on suspension units at present, as most favour LEDA, but drivers have won in the past with GAZ, which has been set up by DAve Lyon formerly of LEDA. SPOOX will make the final choice for us. 
With the car fully stripped except the suspension, we had the chance to double check the structure and then give it a thorough power wash. I think this will be one of the newest SAXO shells in the championship, which is important as some of the older ones are showing signs of rust on the inner wings and suspension pionts. Having said that the SAXO and the 106 do have a good reputation for avoiding the rust bug.
The windscreen has been retained pending the arrival of a screen removal tool. The rims look good and we have already purchased two sets of ADVAN AO48's on a special deal from Polly Motorsport. We bought the last two sets, so they have no more tyres until January. We also purchases a LIFE-LINE FIA approved extinguisher system and have booked the car in for a cage, which means the car will be gone for a week to Tornado Motorsport.
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